Core gameplay designer Alan Kertz has left the Battlefield 3 development team. Fellow designers Gustav Halling and Tim Kjell are among those who remain on board ongoing support for the shooter. Kertz has not detailed his next project, but has reaffirmed the change does not entail a departure form DICE.

Core gameplay designer Alan Kertz has begun an overhaul of Battlefield 3’s accessories. A few days ago, the developer posted a lengthy detailing of his proposed changes on Reddit, seeking – and receiving – critique and suggestions. No ETA on the patch. Thanks, games.on.net.

“You’re on crack, there’s been no controls changes since the beta.” DICE gameplay designer Alan Kertz responds to an unhappy Battlefield 3 gamer’s complaints of post-beta control switcheroo. The developer’s staff have been under siege through social media since the game’s staggered global launch kicked off. Thanks, Carl!

DICE has posted over on the Battlelog blog information pertaining to the game’s new dog tag system, which allows players to choose an initial design based on an in-game stat that will be tracked dynamically in the game.